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Karen Cummings

@drkarencummings.bsky.social

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📚 Author of 'Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research' 🌳 Professional Genealogist 🧬 Genetic genealogy 🖥️ Owner of Pharos Tutors, online genealogy courses

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@whoamiftr.bsky.socialOct 12, 2026, 8:54 AMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

Come and join me at @sogorg.bsky.social's event #AATP in one hour's time to learn how to navigate online archive catalogues!

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Archives

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 6:32 PM

How exciting! 😁 👇

@pharostutors.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 11:14 AMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

We have a wide range of courses to choose from. Check out our upcoming courses here: www.pharostutors.com/courses #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses

@joesaunders1.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 5:38 PMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

Excited to be attending, and speaking at, the Devon Family History anniversary conference this weekend. Looking forward to a great time with many great #FamilyHistory conversations with old friends and new.

@pharostutors.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 5:35 PMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

Pharos are proud to be one of the sponsors of the Devon Family History 50th Anniversary Conference this weekend. Wishing everyone an excellent time! www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 8:12 AM

This was the first course I ever taught at Pharos, and now it’s in the very capable hands of Kelly @whoamiftr.bsky.social 👇

@oneplacestudies.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 6:00 PMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

It’s #OnePlaceWednesday Eve. It’s also #AATP26 Eve, as All About That Place kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday 7th October, with a packed programme of short talks starting at 7am UK time! The theme for Day 1 of this 10-day event is Getting Started – check out the full programme on the SoG website.

All About That Place. 
Day 1: Getting Started. 
Day 2: Health and Medicine. 
Day 3: Tools. 
Day 4: Military and War. 
Day 5: Work and Fun. 
Day 6: Collections and Archives. 
Day 7: Changing Places. 
Day 8: Innovation. 
Day 9: Politics and Rights. 
Day 10: Sharing Stories. 
Wednesday 7th to Friday 16th October, 2026. 
Logos of Society of Genealogists, Society for One-Place Studies, Project Kin, British Association for Local History, A Few Forgotten Women, and Family History Federation. 
#AATP26
@janetfew.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 6:12 AMReposted by @drkarencummings.bsky.social

I would like to thank @devonfhs.bsky.social for doing me the honour of awarding me Honorary Life Membership. What a wonderful set of members and volunteers we have. Really looking forward to celebrating society's 50th birthday next weekend and meeting old friends and new.

Devon Family History Society 50th birthday logo
@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 12:37 PM

Wahoo! Congratulations, Janet, well deserved! 👏 🥳

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 10:43 AM

You are very welcome, Kelly, and I’m sure I’m responsible for some of those backside kicks! 😉 New logo looks fab, congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! 🥂 🥳😘

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 11:38 AM

Happily signing copies of my book at The Family History Show at Kempton Park #Genealogy

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 10:47 AM

Will you be at The Family History Show at Kempton Park tomorrow?

I'll be there on the @pharostutors.bsky.social stand talking about courses, but will also have copies of my book for sale. Drop by and say "hello" or come and buy a copy and I'll even sign it for you!

thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 9:55 AM

I was absolutely delighted to receive my new professional photos yesterday, courtesy of Alison McKenny Photography. I love the outdoors relaxed look. These are some of my favourites. Which do you think I should use as my profile photo? #Genealogy #NewProfilePic

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 9:47 AM

Have you heard of the #AllAboutThatPlace event? It’s a FREE event over 10 days bringing you around 200 10-minute talks.

I’m delighted to be presenting two talks this year.

More here:
sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM

I had a long drive yesterday, always my opportunity to catch up on #GenealogyPodcasts. I highly recommend this fabulous episode of @familyhistoriespodcast.com with @ulsw.bsky.social talking about researching #transgender relatives.

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 5:17 PM

Enjoy! ☺️ 📚

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 6:02 AM

Congratulations Grandad! 😊

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 8:38 AM

The best explanation I have seen of the differences between the autosomal DNA microarray, NGS and WGS testing. A talk from Dave Vance at the recent East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference (ECGGC). Register now as a virtual participant to watch the recordings:
ecggc.vfairs.com
#GeneticGenealogy

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 9:53 AM

My new book “Genealogy Methods and Techniques” provides something for everyone, no matter what their level of experience.

“This book is highly recommended and every genealogist should have a copy on their bookshelves”

www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods

@drkarencummings.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 12:58 PM

This is the next course I will be teaching for @pharostutors.bsky.social. Starts next month. Lots of DNA tools and techniques to talk about 😊 🧬

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